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Post-doctoral researcher - Full Time Position (40 hrs per week), Duke University
Project Title: Evaluating the social impacts of marine conservation
Background:
Responsibilities: This post-doctoral research focuses on evaluating the social impacts of a network of marine protected areas (MPAs) within the Sunda Banda Seascape, Indonesia. The post-doctoral researcher will join an interdisciplinary team of academics and practitioners focused on applying evidence-based insights into marine conservation policy and management. The researcher will be based at the Duke Marine Laboratory in Beaufort, North Carolina, conducting econometric analyses on compiled field observational data, and supervised by Dr. David Gill (Assistant Professor). In addition to this focal project, there will be opportunities to engage in other research projects.
Some of the research tasks include:

• estimating the human wellbeing impacts of MPAs on coastal communities in Indonesia;

• performing other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.
Seeking candidates with the following:

• Experience with programming or scripted analysis such as R, Stata, or similar language

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently

• Strong initiative and problem-solving skills

• Ability to travel to Indonesia
Preferred (but not required):

• Experience in collaborative coding in R and version control tools such as GitHub

• Strong interest in applied research and marine conservation

Terms:

• Position will start as soon as possible but start date is flexible.

• Initial appointment is for one-year, with potential for a two-year position contingent on performance and funding.

• Salary is commensurate with experience.

• Work takes place at the Duke University Marine Lab in Beaufort, North Carolina.

Application materials

• Curriculum vitae

• Cover letter

• Research paper

• Names of at least two references

Required Qualifications
Education/Training
Doctoral Degree in Economics (including Resource, Development or Environmental Economics), Resource Management, Marine Science, Environmental Studies/Science, Bioinformatics, or related fields
Experience: None required above education/training requirement.
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